I have a m6 car just picked up an S60, car makes about 500-550 hp what's the best choice for driveshaft. I've looked at aluminum 3.5" and chrom-moly 3" which is the better choice, and are there clearance issues with the 3.5". thanks for the help.

 

Strange makes a couple different Drive shafts for your application. 3" C/M with heavy duty u-joints and two different yokes to choose from. What are some details of your vehicle?

 

It's a LT1 M6 heads, cam, all bolt on stuff, longtubes 150 shot,just got the S-60 with true-trac and 3.73's all suspension's done spohn and bmr. I have tranny mounted bmr torque arm and driveshaft loop, I know the stock driveshaft is a tight fit with the exhaust just wondering if aluminum 3.5" would fit without clearance issues, or if I should just go with 3" c/m.

 

3.5 AL is lighter than the 3" cm and stronger, and since it is performance you're after you don't want to turn more weight, do you ?

 

no to hijack but im in the same boat, 99 turbo camaro t56 - viper output shaft, moser 9"

car is making 723rwhp and 773rwtq, but will be turned up to about 850rwhp and 900rwtq.

 

If the stock drive shaft is a tight fit then a 3.5 will definitely be a tight fit.

 

We have done a 4" aluminum drive shaft with the upgraded yoke for your application for $709 shipped.

 

What rpm are you expecting to see with that camaro...

You don't want to have this problem http://www.examiner.com/women-motors...etrain-failure

 

I'm running Strange CM 3.5" with no problems so far.

 

The PST 3.5" aluminum driveshaft with the stronger forged yoke is a great way to go. Here is a link to it. http://shop.brutespeed.com/PST-3-1-2...Driveshaft.htm

The PST 3" steel driveshaft is heavier, but with the stronger forged yoke it is also a good way to go if you are limited on funds. Here is a link to it. http://shop.brutespeed.com/PST-3-Ste...ST-3-Steel.htm Bob

 

Chromoly. Its stronger than aluminum and its very light. You can get them directly from Strange ready to bolt in with upgraded u-joints(Spicer series) for around $250.

 

Exactly... my Strange is chromoly AND has the Spicer u-joints AND has Strange forged yoke. I tell ya... it's a piece of artwork and it's a shame it's buried under the car...

 

Were new to this this forum but not new to shafts, we will be introducing a line of shaft that will include mild steel,chromoly,aluminum and Carbon fiber over the next Short while. we took delivery of a new balancing machine a short time ago and all shaft will be balanced on it. take a look around our side and the blog. we have been around a while and will be here to help you out.....




here is a link to info on the machine
http://driveshaftshop.com/blog/?p=235


here is some info on our new style bonding method on Carbon Fiber shafts
http://driveshaftshop.com/blog/?p=546